Cody's 20G: Innovative Marine NUVO Black

CodyRVA · May 23, 2016

This build was a result of needing a location to store my fresh ATO water for my 80G build. I had no left over room under my 4 foot stand, and I hate looking at the home depot bucket every day, so I decided to build a small 2 foot sister stand to house my ATO water. One thing lead to another and I decided if i'm going to build another stand, i might as well put a tank on it right!

I went with the a Innovative Marine 20G NUVO Black rimless tank. I'll likely use the 10G version as a sump, divided 3/4: the larger space for my ATO, the remaining space for a return pump, in sump skimmer, single filter sock, etc. for the nano build

Not getting crazy with this nano build, it will heavily rely on water changes. In addition to the skimmer I'll also be using a BRS mini reactor for GFO/Carbon.

CodyRVA · May 23, 2016

Stand Structure:

Unlike my 80 build, I will not be able to park my jeep on this stand. Realizing i WAY over built my 80G stand, i slimmed this design down A LOT. It will still use the same magnet door panels as the 80G, however, this stand will only have a front access panel.

Braces mid way up the stand are intended for a shelf.

Painted and ready for paneling.

thenanoreef · May 23, 2016

Following. I had the Nuvo 24 then I recently downsized to a regular glass 10 gallon. I think the new tanks have much better dimensions that the 24. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

RyanCSGO · May 23, 2016

Nice! Off to a great start

revhtree · May 24, 2016

Following!

DustyXB9Reefer · May 24, 2016

Following along! I love Innovative Marine stuff. I wish I had seen them before I got my biocube.

CodyRVA · May 31, 2016

Paneling done, pretty happy so far with how well I matched this nano stand to my 80G stand. Trim work is up next.

Reefer's Paradise · May 31, 2016

Looks sweet! Following along

CodyRVA · Jun 5, 2016

Trim done, moving on to the magnet door, and plywood panels next.

Comparison next to the 80G

Bearded Fish Man · Jun 9, 2016

That looks awesome! I will follow along to see the progress...

CodyRVA · Jun 13, 2016

Stand is done with the exception of some poly and minor sanding. About to move onto plumbing my sump tank. Built a small frame on the inside bottom of the stand to line with pond liner for water.

Daniel Morales · Jun 19, 2016

I love watching others builds

Daniel Morales · Jun 19, 2016

Started my own today

mattm · Aug 4, 2016

Any updates?

CodyRVA · Aug 4, 2016

mattm said:
Any updates?

Unfortunately not yet. I just moved and digging out of debt. Next step is to drill, overflow, return pump.

mattm · Aug 4, 2016

CodyRVA said:
Unfortunately not yet. I just moved and digging out of debt. Next step is to drill, overflow, return pump.

Looking forward to seeing it come together.

What is your take on the clarity of the Nuvo Black tanks? I am looking at one of these for an upcoming build but concerned about the clarity since they do not come in low-iron.

CodyRVA · Aug 4, 2016

mattm said:
Looking forward to seeing it come together.

What is your take on the clarity of the Nuvo Black tanks? I am looking at one of these for an upcoming build but concerned about the clarity since they do not come in low-iron.

I honestly thought it was low iron, can't tell a bit of difference.

Lilmatty5dimes · Nov 14, 2016

Wow looks great. Love the stand you've build. Those look great. Following along.

CodyRVA · Nov 14, 2016

Lilmatty5dimes said:
Wow looks great. Love the stand you've build. Those look great. Following along.

Thanks! No new updates still, I recently moved and had to tear down and move that 80, last 6 weeks i've been recovering from a nutrient spike and a mild tank crash wiping out most of my SPS. Doing a lot of traveling over the holidays so waiting until 2017 to get this thing wet!